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"Plato's Best Thoughts," compiled from Professor Jowett's renowned translation of Plato's dialogues, offers a curated selection of the philosopher's most profound insights. This volume distills the essence of Plato's wisdom, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in delving into ancient Greek philosophy. Featuring the work of translator Benjamin Jowett and compiler C.H.A. Bulkley, this collection presents a comprehensive overview of Plato's enduring contributions to metaphysics, ethics, and political theory. Explore key excerpts from dialogues such as "The Republic," "Symposium," and "Phaedo," thoughtfully arranged to showcase the breadth and depth of Plato's intellectual legacy. This compilation serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the foundations of Western thought and the ongoing relevance of Plato's ideas in contemporary society. A timeless exploration of truth, beauty, and justice, "Plato's Best Thoughts" remains a cornerstone of philosophical literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the pu